IBM L40 SX, Quick Reference

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Operating Your Computer 46
The following briefly explains each program that appears on the
Main Menu after starting the Reference Diskette.
Backup the Reference Diskette
Makes a copy of the original Reference Diskette onto another
diskette, but not onto a fixed disk drive. To make the backup copy,
you need a blank 2.0MB capacity diskette that is not write-protected
(see "Write-Protecting Diskettes" on page 85).
Whenever you need to use the Reference Diskette, always use the
backup copy. This ensures that the backup copy contains your
computer's current configuration information and testing programs.
Set configuration
This is used to view, change, back up, or restore the computer
configuration, and to run automatic configuration.
During configuration, the computer makes a list of what it sees as
being installed and assigns those items to operate a certain way.
Then this configuration information is stored in the computer memory
and is kept current by the backup battery even when the computer is
turned off.
The configuration lists:
•
Installed memory size
•
Built-in connectors and their assignments
•
Installed IBM options with their location and assignments.
View configuration
Shows you the present configuration stored in the computer memory.
Change configuration
Changes the configuration stored in the computer memory.
Changing the configuration lets you tailor computer operation to your
needs.